Fans of the Vikings TV show would appreciate these fascinating Viking fortresses, located across Denmark. Aggersborg, Borgring, Fyrkat, Nonnebakken, and Trelleborg are now attracting a lot of interest after they were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The monumental, ring-shaped strongholds have the same uniform, geometric design, which reveals the strategic...
The dreaded word “overtourism” keeps appearing in headlines for many European destinations, but Portugal is doing something about this. Instead of packing out the popular cities and beaches with wall-to-wall tourists, Portugal aims to create the world’s longest circular hiking route, the 3,000 km (1,864 mi) Palmilhar Portugal (Walking Portugal). Are you up to it? Get...
With its many historic locations, Istanbul is a fascinating travel destination in Turkey and it is clear that travelers know this. According to Euromonitor International, the city received more than 20 million international travelers in 2023. The organization based the ranking on that amazing number of arrivals. Istanbul, Turkey was the world’s most visited...
The USA has rejoined United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), an organization that promotes education, science and culture in the world. Meanwhile, UNESCO is best known for designating iconic world heritage sites in the world. Basically, a world heritage site is a natural or cultural attraction that is considered of “outstanding...
Not only is San Marino Europe’s third smallest country, but it is also the fifth smallest in the world. Moreover, since AD 301, the country is the world’s oldest sovereign state and oldest republic. While it might be tiny, San Marino is a truly worthy visit. Read on to find out more about this marvelous country and the true experience it will give to its visitors...
Located in Basilicata, southern Italy, Matera’s landscape could easily be mistaken for the Holy Land. In fact, with its ancient buildings on the hillside, the area was used by Hollywood when Mel Gibson filmed the movie, The Passion of the Christ in 2003. What is it that makes Matera such a fascinating place? Read on to find out. Troglodyte homes give Matera, Italy...